Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project is a flexible tool for project management, which is delivered through Microsoft Office 365. It is a comprehensive project management solution that has been designed for businesses of all sizes, from SMB to large corporations.

Microsoft Project enables businesses to get started, manage project portfolio investments, and then successfully deliver projects, on time, with value. Microsoft Project provides your business with a powerful, visually enhanced way to efficiently manage a wide range of projects and programs.

From meeting important deadlines, to choosing the correct resources, Microsoft Project provides new and intuitive ways to plan, collaborate with various individuals and teams, and manage projects successfully. For instance, a noteworthy feature of Microsoft Project is the ability to easily copy project information to Office apps such as PowerPoint and save important data to Office 365 or SharePoint.

A key feature of Microsoft Project is the ability to add new tasks or revise the organization of a project, midway through it. Because, as you well know, the goal posts can (and often do) change during a project. Microsoft Project lets you work efficiently and effectively, as you are able to prioritize tasks and can manage your projects effectively from anywhere.

Microsoft Project also comes with project budgeting tools that can help you estimate the costs for the entire span of a project. With tools for project scheduling that allow you to define tasks, and assign them to various teams, along with having the ability to track assignments, you will always have a clear vantage point, to oversee projects from.

Reporting
With Microsoft Project you can create extensive reports and analyses directly from the platform. The functions are very similar to those of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, so will be familiar to many users.

Pricing
Microsoft Project uses a subscription pricing model with plans and pricing available on request from Microsoft. There is also a free trial available (no credit card required).

Bottom Line
Microsoft Project offers flexibility and choice by providing tailored work management solutions for individuals, teams, and enterprises. With interactive dashboards and reporting functionalities, project managers can prepare insightful reports and make executive decisions regarding key issues, such as time scales and staffing levels.

Microsoft Project can be deployed both on-premise and in the cloud. The advantage of the web-based version is that it allows project managers to collaborate with their team remotely using smartphones and mobile devices.

Overall, Microsoft Project is exceptionally intuitive and provides a great balance of complexity and usability. It is used in various industries, including government, manufacturing, construction, pharmaceuticals, retail, financial, and health care services.